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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.22, 5,950.72 and 2,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.22, 5,950.72 and 2,423.76 is: 3,344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.22 : 5,950.72 = 2,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.22/5,950.72 = 2,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.22x = 5,950.72 × 2,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.22x = 14,423,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423,097.82/4,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.71

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